The Bush and Clinton Presidencies

Question 1

What was the purpose of President Bush’s decision to invade Panama?

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to react to Noriega’s attacks

Question 2

What were the results of the invasion in Panama? Check all that apply.

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A democracy was put into place.; Noriega was removed from leadership.; Bush wanted to remove the resistance.

Question 3

What is President Bush describing here?

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Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait

Question 4

Which statements explain the response to the crisis in the Middle East? Check all that apply.

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The US does not stand alone against Iraq.; The UN agrees with the US on this issue.; The Middle East supports the UN.

Question 5

Which statement describes the national debt during President Bush’s term?

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The debt increased steadily from 1989 to 1992.

Question 6

What is President Clinton describing here?

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the forming of lasting peace in Bosnia

Question 7

Which statements explain the response to the crisis in Somalia? Check all that apply.

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The US authorizes military action.; This is a humanitarian effort.; General Hoar took food from the Somalis.

Question 8

What is Clinton describing? Check all that apply.

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the court system for convicting Rwandans; the ways US support will help in Rwanda; the failures of the mission to help Rwanda

Question 9

Which statement describes Clinton’s approval ratings during the budget crisis?

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They fell from November 1995 to January 1996, and then mostly rose.

The Bush and Clinton Presidencies Answers